Very Good
#235 of 864 schools in NM
Top 27% in state
J Paul Taylor Academy
Elementary School · J Paul Taylor Academy · Las Cruces, NM
A charter elementary school in Las Cruces, NM where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
402 W. COURT AVE BLDG 2, Las Cruces, NM 88005
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J Paul Taylor Academy score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 23 points since 2017, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
Based on 19 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where J Paul Taylor Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Las Cruces), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,770
Median home value
$207,100
Median rent
$899/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Mac Arthur ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Alameda ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Las Cruces Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
J Paul Taylor Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
J Paul Taylor Academy is listed in J PAUL TAYLOR ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J Paul Taylor Academy
J Paul Taylor Academy is a public elementary school in Las Cruces, NM, part of J Paul Taylor Academy, serving approximately 200 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #235 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J Paul Taylor Academy
What grades does J Paul Taylor Academy serve?
J Paul Taylor Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend J Paul Taylor Academy?
J Paul Taylor Academy has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Paul Taylor Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at J Paul Taylor Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J Paul Taylor Academy rank in NM?
J Paul Taylor Academy ranks #235 of 864 schools in NM.
What is J Paul Taylor Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
J Paul Taylor Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at J Paul Taylor Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J Paul Taylor Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is J Paul Taylor Academy a charter school?
Yes, J Paul Taylor Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is J Paul Taylor Academy a Title I school?
No, J Paul Taylor Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J Paul Taylor Academy?
28.5% of students at J Paul Taylor Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (575) 652-4006
- Area population (ZIP 88005)
- 27,017
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88005; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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